Question 1

i have just gotten over a minor eye infection nd now my throat and head hurt. i have been exercising for up to two hour everyday for a week now ?

Accepted Answer

Virus: These are pretty classical symptoms for adenovirus. You might have a somewhat depressed immune system due to increased workouts. Make sure you get plenty of rest, eat well, and drink lots of water. Wash your hands frequently for now too!

Question 2

drinking lemon juice help while eye infection and throat infection

Accepted Answer

No: There is no reason to suspect lemon juice will help either an eye or throat infection.  Antibiotics are treatment of choice; go see your doctor!

Question 3

resolved eye infection 9 days ago with abx throat is still very sore. doctor says it looks fine but the pain is behind the tonsils where you cant see.

Accepted Answer

Keep gargling with: warm saline (1 tsp salt in glass of warm water and stir.) It can take time to heal. You can check with your PCP to find out what to do. If you have post nasal drip, it can irritate it more. You can use OTC Tylenol or Motrin to alleviate the pain. If it's feeling swollen with fever or headache, see your doctor in person for further management.

Question 4

last week i had an eye infection and this week i have strep. are they related?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: The germ that causes strep does not usually cause infection in the eye.

Question 5

faint headache heaviness, small lump behind the left side of my neck, had an eye infection few days back. could be related? or is it related to stress

Accepted Answer

Possibly: I definitely don't think you get lumps in your neck or eye infections from stress. I think we would most usually expect a palpable/"feel able" lymph node from an eye infection to be behind the ear but the neck is not that far away! Perhaps there was some low grade infection near your eye as well. If all improving, OK to watch; if lymph node enlargement persists 3-4 weeks, see Doc. Stay well!

Question 6

can ear infection turn into strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The organism that causes strep throat, Group A streptococcus, is less often the cause of an ear infection in most cases (it can).  Usually inflammation in the throat translates to ear pain and vice versa.  Many viruses of course cause pain in both areas.  If you are receiving treatment already for the ear, then a sore throat may be normal in the coarse of recovery.  Fluids and rest are a must

Question 7

how long does it take to clear up strep throat and an ear infection with a shot?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Whether the treatment is oral or intramuscular antibiotics, strep bacteria in the throat is wiped out in 24 hours when one is no longer contagious. The advantage of the shot is that it lasts for 10 days provided it was la bicillin. Oral meds should be taken daily for 10 days to prevent complications from the infection.

Question 8

my son has a strep skin infection &my hubby was just diagnosed with strep throat.  i went to drfor uti and was put on bactrium.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No,if you catch: strep,it is easily treated with antibiotic for 10 days, and the symptoms are not usually that bad.

Question 9

does strep throat happen because of an infection literally in the throat? or are the pathogens somewhere else?

Accepted Answer

See below: Strep throat is an infection of the tonsils. The pathogen is in the throat.

Question 10

how can you tell if you have strep throat or a viral infection?

Accepted Answer

Throat culture: is the most specific means to determining the exact cause of a sore throat.  Rapid tests such as throat swabs will detect Strep infections with 80% accuracy, but will provide no information about a specific viral cause.  Blood tests may be helpful in determining if antibiotics are warranted.  Be wary of those who diagnose a throat infection by sight alone.

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I have just gotten over a minor eye infection nd now my throat and head hurt. i have been exercising for up to two hour everyday for a week now ?

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Drinking lemon juice help while eye infection and throat infection

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Resolved eye infection 9 days ago with abx throat is still very sore. doctor says it looks fine but the pain is behind the tonsils where you cant see.

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Last week i had an eye infection and this week i have strep. are they related?

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Faint headache heaviness, small lump behind the left side of my neck, had an eye infection few days back. could be related? or is it related to stress

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Can ear infection turn into strep throat?

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How long does it take to clear up strep throat and an ear infection with a shot?

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My son has a strep skin infection &my hubby was just diagnosed with strep throat. i went to drfor uti and was put on bactrium. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Does strep throat happen because of an infection literally in the throat? or are the pathogens somewhere else?

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How can you tell if you have strep throat or a viral infection?

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